Armed Security Officer

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive benefits

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. in San Francisco is seeking an Armed Officer to provide a discreet, hospitality-forward protective presence on a Class A campus. The role emphasizes anticipation, de-escalation, and professional conduct.

Requirements include 6+ years in law enforcement or protective services, active armed license, CA CCW, and firearms proficiency. Salary ranges from $104,000 to $114,000 per year with weekly pay and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in law enforcement or equivalent protective services.
• Armed guard license and CA CCW.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid.
• Strong executive presence and communication.
• Documented firearms proficiency and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide discreet protective presence on a high-profile campus.
• Identify and report pre-incident indicators.
• Coordinate with security teams and law enforcement.
• Respond to life-safety events with proportionate force.
• Maintain contemporaneous notes and daily activity reports.

Skills

Law enforcement

Executive protection

Interpersonal presence

De-escalation skills

Written/verbal communication

Tools

Firearms proficiency

Job description

Armed Officer in San Francisco $104,000.00 to $114,000.00

• Must have 6+ years Law Enforcement Experience
• Must have Armed Guard License
• Must have CCW
• Have a reliable means of transportation

Position Overview

A discreet, hospitality-forward protective presence across the campus — a polished building professional with high situational awareness, judgment, and readiness. Value comes from anticipation, relationship-building, and de-escalation, not visible enforcement or tactical presentation. The firearm is an emergency protective tool, not the identity of the role.

Role Purpose

• Provide discreet protective capability within a high-profile Class A office campus
• Identify and communicate emerging concerns before they become incidents
• Coordinate with Building Management, Director of Security, SOC, Securitas, law enforcement, and visiting protective details
• Provide trained protective response during serious security or life-safety events

Reporting Structure & Authority

• Non-supervisory specialist role; does not manage Securitas or replace the Director of Security
• Coordinates daily with the Director of Security; supports, never competes with, visiting protective details or public-safety agencies on scene

Core Responsibilities

• Hospitality & Protective Presence — polished presence in lobbies/common areas; engage naturally while remaining alert; de-escalate via courtesy and redirection
• Situational Awareness — continuously assess for pre-incident indicators; report verified observations promptly to the Director of Security/SOC
• Executive/VIP & Protective Detail Coordination — support senior executive and official visits; coordinate access/routes; defer to lead protective operation
• Incident & Emergency Response — respond to medical, fire/life-safety, threat, and violent-behavior events; force only when legally justified, necessary, and proportionate; not a detention/enforcement role
• Communication & Reporting — maintain contemporaneous notes; complete Daily Activity Reports; immediately report any use of force or firearm display

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years in law enforcement, federal protective services, executive protection, military protective operations, or high-profile corporate security
• Plainclothes/low-profile protective experience in a civilian setting strongly preferred
• Documented firearms proficiency and a record of professional restraint and judgment
• Strong interpersonal presence with executives, tenants, and law enforcement without a tactical posture
• Excellent written/verbal communication; current CPR/AED and First Aid (or obtainable before assignment)

California Licensing & Armed Assignment Requirements

• Current CA BSIS Security Guard Registration (when performed as a registered guard) and BSIS Firearms Permit matching carried caliber
• For concealed carry in civilian clothes: valid CA CCW or qualifying peace-officer concealed-carry authority
• Current firearms requalification/training; compliance with all site-specific carry restrictions and post orders

Preferred Qualifications

• Executive/dignitary-protection experience; federal, state, or local law-enforcement background
• CA POST Intermediate Certificate, formal EP training, or ASIS CPP/PSP certification
• Experience in Class A office towers or high-profile public-facing properties; SF public-safety/protest-planning familiarity

Professional Standards — Non-Negotiable

• Hospitality first, security always: professional, calm, and respectful in routine interactions
• Business-professional attire — no tactical clothing, exposed holster, or visible security indicators; concealed means concealed
• No implication of police powers beyond those actually held by law; strict discretion on tenants, VIPs, and operations
• De-escalation and coordination are the default; unilateral enforcement is not

We help make your world a safer place.

Securitas is a global company that offers the most advanced and sustainable security solutions in the industry. We are located in 47 countries and have 355,000 employees worldwide and over 150,000 clients.

We are driven by a clear corporate culture and purpose, which helps us live according to our values ofIntegrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.These values are at the heart of our culture, help define who we are and guide our actions.

Are you interested in being part of our Team?

• Apply quickly and efficiently online
• Interview from the convenience of your own home
• Weekly pay
• Competitive benefits
• Flexible schedules

With over 80 years of protecting the things that matter, we’ve seen more than most. That’s why Securitas is the partner of choice for companies and an employer of choice for candidates worldwide.

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